Veterinary Pathologist Lisa Farina is honored by the University of Florida ACVP Student Chapter as Mentor of the Year. Learn more

Derek Mosier reflects on progressive year as President. Progress in our organization doesn't happen by luck or by chance - it happens through the hard work of our members who are the soul of our College and consistently make wise decisions to serve the College  well.  Learn more here.

"Contagion" Connections - How Links Among Humans, Animals and the Environment may be Spawning a New Class of Infectious Diseases. Read more.

WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Tracey McNamara, DVM, DACVP, served as a consultant on the film "Contagion," which debuted at No. 1 at the box office last weekend. Read more.

Michael D. Lairmore, a veterinarian, cancer researcher and top administrator at The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the new dean of UC Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine, following a nationwide search. Read more.

Dr. William M. Busey (Age 79) Of Vienna, Virginia, passed peacefully on August 6, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents Captain Francis L. Busey, USN (Ret.) and Harriet H. Busey, his sisters Elizabeth Dudley Hoolhorst and Frances Busey Robertson. He was born on June 8, 1932 in Coca Sola, Panama, CZ. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University in 1954 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from The Ohio State University in 1958.  Click here for a complete obituary.

Stephen W. Barthold, DVM, Ph.D., of the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine will receive the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' (AAVMC) inaugural 2011 Merial-AAVMC Excellence in Research Award on Saturday, August 6, at the Merial-NIH National Veterinary Scholars Symposium in Florida. Learn more.

Cornell's Animal Health Diagnostic Lab in Ithaca, NY announced late on Thursday that there is a new Lyme Disease test available for diagnostic testing in dogs. Blood samples are submitted for the new antibody test that will replace ELISA and Western blot testing for Lyme Disease. Learn more

The preliminary program for the 2011 Annual Meeting in Nashville has been posted. Learn more here

Dr. Joe Haynes, professor of veterinary pathology for Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named chair of the Department of Veterinary Pathology. His five-year appointment as chair began May 16.
"We look forward to Dr. Haynes joining the college's administrative team," said Dr. Lisa K. Nolan, professor...Learn more here.

Australia Day Honours for Alders and Jubb. Robyn Alders, who holds veterinary science degrees from the University of Sydney (1983-1985) and the Australian National University (1989) was made an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Austrial on Janury 26 for "distinguised service..." Learn more here.

Willie E. Reed Receives Iverson Bell Award Dr. Willie E. Reed, AAVMC president and dean of Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine, received the Iverson Bell Award, given in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions in promoting opportunities for underrepresented minorities in veterinary medical education.

Air pollution plays role in cardiac, metabolic diseases To explore one of the most critical health/environment intersections - how the very air we breathe can cause heart disease and diabetes and contribute to the problems of obesity - Michigan State University has been named a Clean Air Research Center by the Environmental Protection Agency. Learn more here.

Dr. Lairmore Elected as Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
Dr. Michael Lairmore, Immediate Past-President of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) and Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.  As newly elected Fellow, he will be recognized at the 111th American Society of Microbiology Meeting in New Orleans on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011. Learn more here.

Scientists Identify Site Where FMD Begins To Infect Cattle.
Scientists have identified where the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) begins its infection in cattle, which may lead to the development of new vaccines, according to a new report by the United States Department of Agriculture. Researchers found that after just six hours of exposure to the FMD virus through the cow's nasal passages, the virus selectively infects epithelial cells in the nasopharynx, a specific region of the cow's throat.
Research published in the November 2010 issue of Veterinary Pathology is gaining some national press. Learn more here.

Noted Ohio State Researcher Named to Institute of Medicine

A noted virologist, cancer researcher and veterinarian has been named to the prestigious national Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors awarded to scientists in the biomedical fields. Michael Lairmore, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State University, was named a member of the IOM in ceremonies today in Washington, DC. Learn more here:

OSU Veterinary Center Alumnus Inducted into Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame

Dr. Roger Panciera, a 1953 graduate of the then Oklahoma A&M College's School of Veterinary Medicine, was one of 11 educators inducted into the 17th Annual Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. The ceremony was held at the Jim Thorpe Museum located at 4040 North Lincoln in Oklahoma City. Learn more here:  

Purdue dean will use leadership position to focus on diversity in vet medicine

Willie M. Reed, dean of Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine and diplomate of ACVP, has begun a one-year term as president of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. Discover more here: